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Index

Index

26

Q

Quick Tour  11, 12

R

Rack Mounting the Fx4  9

Readme  11

Relative Humidity  22

Returns Policy  23

S

Safety  5

Software CD  10

Static IP’s  18

Storage Temperature  22

Subnet Mask  18

Switching On  15

Symbols  4

Sync  8

T

Toolbar  11, 12

U

Unpacking  5, 6

Upload Logo  17

User Manual  11

V

Ventilation  5

Ventilation holes  20

Video Input  Connections  22

Video Output Connections  22

Virtual Canvas  11, 12

W

Wall Designer  10

Wall Designer Features  10

Wall Designer Interface  11

Warranty  22

Summary of Contents for Fx4

Page 1: ...Multi Display Controller USER GUIDE Version 1 0 0...

Page 2: ...Panel 8 4 2 Rear Panel 8 4 3 Rack Mounting the Fx4 9 Chapter 5 Software 10 5 1 Wall Designer 10 5 2 Wall Designer Features 10 5 4 Running theWall Designer Application 11 Chapter 6 Cabling 13 6 1 Conne...

Page 3: ...9 8 2 Technical Support 19 Chapter 9 Maintenance 20 9 1 Maintenance of the Fx4 20 Chapter 10 Environmental 21 10 1 Certification and Compliances 21 Chapter 11 Specifications 22 Chapter 12 Warranty RMA...

Page 4: ...ions and pages are numbered individually Pages are numbered in Arabic numerals with the exception of the cover page no numbering 1 3 Fonts and Symbols 1 3 1 Fonts The font used throughout the user gui...

Page 5: ...1 4 Working Environment The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust moisture and extreme changes in temperature and should be placed on a stable and solid work surface Liquids hot...

Page 6: ...have an adverse affect on the operation of the system or could cause injury to the operator Should there be any physical damage to the power sockets or exposed wiring do not connect to a power source...

Page 7: ...hernet loop through is supported on the second port meaning multiple devices can be connected 3 2 Features Each output monitor can take its input from any region of the input image as all of the requi...

Page 8: ...inated the Input LED indicates a valid source is connected Status Continuous illumination Indicates the Fx4 is operating normally Flashing Unit is operating over the normal operating temperature Ensur...

Page 9: ...e Fx4 in a daisy chain architecture using Ethernet cables Ethernet loop through is supported The LAN connector can also be used to connect the Fx4 to a PC for configuration USB The USB socket is used...

Page 10: ...that users regularly visit the Datapath website for information on new software releases Insert the software CD into a CD DVD drive and the installation wizard should begin automatically Should the in...

Page 11: ...wizard will continue installing the software 5 3 3 View Readme Click onView Readme to open an HTML document containing the latest information and bug fixes for the application TheWall Designer applica...

Page 12: ...the outputs from the devices to specific monitors on the display wall For ease of useWall Designer has an automatic configuration feature Auto config which when clicked automatically adds the require...

Page 13: ...on non lockable HDMI cables to ensure they remain firmly attached to the Fx4 Connecting HDMI Input Cable 6 3 Connecting Input Sources The Datapath Fx4 has three dedicated input connectors 2 x HDMI an...

Page 14: ...p connector is used to connect two or more Fx4 s when the requirement is to create large video display walls with more than 4 monitors Using a DisplayPort cable not supplied connect the Out Loop from...

Page 15: ...DisplayPort 7 1 2 Connecting Outputs Depending on the Fx4 model ordered either HDMI or DisplayPort cables are required not supplied The Fx4 has 5 output connectors 4 x monitor outputs and 1 x DisplayP...

Page 16: ...ices window is where the input devices and monitors are linked to complete the design of the video wall this is done by allocating inputs to devices and the outputs from the devices to specific monito...

Page 17: ...he device by right clicking then select Associate Device from the displayed menu a list of available Fx4 s is displayed Click on the virtual device to display its properties the Device Properties can...

Page 18: ...the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway can be manually configured Dual Ethernet Ports Connect the Fx4 to a network using the top LAN connector then open Wall Designer and create your display layout as...

Page 19: ...e visual representation of the Fx4 appears in the Device window a blue information icon will be displayed Click on the information icon for details of available upgrades 8 1 4 Intermittent or Loss of...

Page 20: ...Your Fx4 requires little maintenance however care should be taken to keep all ventilation holes clear to allow an unrestricted flow of air through the unit Note Failure to keep ventilation holes clear...

Page 21: ...ply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper...

Page 22: ...up to 165 MP s DisplayPort Model 4 x DisplayPort 1 1 1080p 60 or equivalent up to 165MP s Loop through both models DisplayPort1 2 locked to selected video input resolution Input Surface 8k x 8k maximu...

Page 23: ...ew or previously repaired product and returned to you at our cost b The product is out of warranty and is found to be faulty The product if possible will be repaired or replaced at fixed cost as state...

Page 24: ...h Limited Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this User Guide is correct Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof...

Page 25: ...ensTurn Red 19 Disposal 21 F FCC Rules 21 Features 7 Firmware Support 22 Fonts and Symbols 4 G Gateway 18 Genlock Input 22 H HDMI Cable Lock 13 Help Files 12 High Bit Rate 14 I Initial Inspection 5 6...

Page 26: ...c IP s 18 StorageTemperature 22 Subnet Mask 18 Switching On 15 Symbols 4 Sync 8 T Toolbar 11 12 U Unpacking 5 6 Upload Logo 17 User Manual 11 V Ventilation 5 Ventilation holes 20 Video Input Connectio...

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